Highland is a city located in the California region of the United States. While the name may be associated with various geographical features or other locations, this specific municipality is situated within the state's regional landscape.
The term highland generally refers to areas of high elevation, such as mountainous regions, elevated mountainous plateaus, or high hills. In a broader geographical context, highlands are often distinguished from uplands; while uplands typically refer to ranges of hills between 300 m (980 ft) and 600 m (2,000 ft), the term highland is usually reserved for ranges of low mountains.
In many instances, these two terms are used interchangeably. They also encompass regions that serve as transitional zones between hilly and mountainous terrain. The city of Highland exists within this broader geographical framework of elevated landforms in California.